Barasara - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Barasara is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.8 km from Polba and around 26.8 km from Chinsura. Makalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barasara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barasara is 325251. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.7 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Barasara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barasara

According to the 2011 Census, Barasara village had a total population of 1,510 people, including 779 males and 731 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.29%, with male literacy at 82.29% and female literacy at 63.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 592, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barasara

Barasara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Barasara

Barasara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Porabazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Barasara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Barasara is about 26.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barasara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barasara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Barasara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barasara village are given below:

FAQs about Barasara